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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Where I try to express my thoughts on recent reads using only 6 sentences!!!!.
At the end of each review I will post a
rating scale of 1-5 using the cute and original (lol) Playing Cards.
Rating scale will be as follows:

5 of Hearts- You must read this book NOW!!4 of Hearts- A great read, put it on your TBR list.
3 of Hearts- Glad I read but no big deal2 of Hearts- Why did I finish this?Joker Card - Don't bother (why did I?)

Italian for Beginners- Kristen Harmel** This book was absolutely charming!! I love books that take place in Italy because this is a country that I want to visit so bad I can taste the wine!!!! I loved how Cat finally decided to live her life for herself for once and took that brave first step by just up and going to Italy without much thought. Once she arrives things don't exactly go the way she was hoping, but the ups and downs helped her grow as a person and a woman! In the end she learns what makes HER happy and realizes that at some point, you need to jump without looking. You're not going to read anything utterly life-changing from this book, but I'm sure that if you enjoy women's fiction then you would like this!

My Rating:

Crossing Washington Square - Joanne Rendell** I absolutely enjoyed every single page of this "women's literature" novel. I found the two main characters very interesting and each intricate in their own way. I loved the idea of studying Classics and then comparing them to modern "chick lit." I felt like I was in a front row seat listening to the professor debate the merits of "trash literature" and how in the world anyone would think it made for important reading. You also have a delightful mix of men with the irresistible cad and the boyish romantic guy. I think this book would make a fun movie!!!!

My Rating:

Secrets of Eden - Chris Bohjalian
** How to write a review on this one, yet not spoil it for others???? I've decided not to tell you much, except that Bohjalian is at the top of his game with his latest release. I loved the story and once I started reading there was no stopping until the last page.

Fun reviews Staci, I was actually offered Italian for Beginners for review but I was snowed under so had to say no ... I'm sorry I did now. I like the cover of Secrets of Eden, you've intrigued me by saying so little LOL

All three are now on my b.i.o.S list! I won a Kristen Harmel book and the title put me off so I just stuck it on the shelf but hauled it out recently and ended up really liking it! Title- The Art of French Kissing.

I love the 6 sentence idea but you can probably tell that if you read my reviews! I just want to know if you recommend the book and why.

Funny... last night I wrote my sunday post on my definitions of 2-5 stars on goodreads. Most of my books get 3 stars, then 4 and last year I only handed out 5 stars to 4 books. They need another category for DNF.

From my page...so glad you liked Manly too! He was always my favorite. He looks adorable these days. Did you ever see him now? For Happy Days people, I went to an autograph signing and got to meet Potsie, Ralph, and Joanie. Do you know that Potsie (Anson Williams) had no recollection of singing that "Pump Your Blood" song? How could he forget that?

Great reviews as always Staci! Italian for Beginners sounds charming. I love books based in Italy also. I'm glad that you like Crossing Washington Square, I enjoyed it as well. I'm glad that you liked Secrets of Eden! I want to read this one.

So glad you had good reads this week. And thank you for not giving away anything about Secrets of Eden. I avoid most reviews until after I've read the book because I think they tell too much. I have loved those books I've read by Bojhalian so far; Double Bind and Skeletons at the Feast. I am so looking forward to this one. I love short reviews-just tell us how much you liked it and give it rating I say. Good job.

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